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🚀 Stars, No Stripes? Europe’s Path to Space Sovereignty Europe stands at a crossroads: How can we secure our future in space—independently? With shifting global dynamics, Europe must rethink its reliance on external powers for critical space capabilities—from military reconnaissance and GPS to missile defense. Join us for a high-level panel discussion on how Europe can forge its own path to space sovereignty. France and Germany, with their unique strengths, are poised to lead—but what will it take to build a unified European strategy? How can other EU and non-EU actors contribute? 📅 Date: Saturday, 14 Feb. 2026 ⏰ Time: 3:30 p.m. 📍 Location: Amerrika-Haus München 🔗 Admission is free, registration required: https://lnkd.in/eD8QVckB 🎤 Expert Panel: #GiuliaPavesi, Lead for Security and Defense, European Space Policy Institute Pierre Godart, CEO, ArianeGroup GmbH, Germany Yuriko Backes, Minister of Defence, Luxembourg Joerg Plass, Airbus Defence and Space Moderation: Málna Szonja Vámos, Young Security Conference Fellow 🔍 Key Questions: How can France and Germany drive Europe’s space independence? What role will other European actors play? How do we balance sovereignty with international cooperation? This event is for policymakers, industry leaders, and anyone passionate about Europe’s future in space. Let’s shape the conversation—together. 🌟 Organized by: Amerikahaus – Bavarian Center for Transatlantic Relations, Munich Security Conference, Young Security Conference Fellows, Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit and BayFrance Share your thoughts below and tag someone who should join the discussion! #SpaceSovereignty #EuropeInSpace #DefenceInnovation #FrancoGermanLeadership #FutureOfSecurity Alexandre A. Vulic Noela Müller Klervie Chalopin Consulat général de France à Munich Moritz F. Amélie Jaques-Apke Markus Faltermeier Maik Schnierer Science Allemagne Alexander Fehr Juliane Winkelmann